SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JULY 22, 2003 --------------------- CATUITY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 000-30045 38-3518829 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 2711 E. JEFFERSON AVE. DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 (313)-567-4348 (Address of principal (Registrant's telephone executive offices) number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Catuity announced today that it has completed a private placement of 3 million common shares to raise approximately $4.0 million (US) with a number of institutional and accredited investors. Terms of the equity placement called for the purchase of each share of Catuity common stock at $2 AUD ($1.30 US). Proceeds from the placement will be used for general operating purposes as well as to fund the expected growth of Catuity's business in the coming months. A copy of the July 22, 2003 press release issued regarding the private placement is included as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CATUITY INC. (Registrant) By /s/ John H. Lowry ----------------------------------- John H. Lowry Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary Date: July 22, 2003 8-K EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 22, 2003